French and Indian War

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French and Indian War1754-1763CausesOpening EngagementDispute between France and England over land and trading rights both wanted the Ohio Valleyhad claims to the same landThe Protestant British saw the Roman Catholic French as a threat.

Geography of WarStrategyLast Battle

Treaty and ProvisionsShort and Long Term EffectsTechnology/WeaponryTurning Pointsalso called the Seven Years War

Leader of FranceMusket:

Bayonet:

Tomahawk:

Bows and Arrows:

Gorget: British General James Wolfe defeats French at Quebec in 1759William Pitt's committing to the war in 1758, sending 23,000 troops.Virginia militiamen killed 10 soldiers from Fort Duquesne.One militia soldier killed.21 prisoners taken. Seven SeasEuropeWest IndiesAmericaPhilippinesand Africa-British: make relations with the local Indians, build strong defenses, and bolster colonial morale.-French: build strong defenses and get the local Indians on their side.

relations with Indians was keyThe end of the war is marked by the English conquest of Quebec through James Wolfe's campaign.This led to the surrender of Montreal which ended French control in North America.James Wolfevirtually worldwideTreaty of Paris (1763):Britain gained the French land in North AmericaFrench kept Caribbean sugar islands

Leaders For BritainShort term: About 5000 casualties

Long Term:Expansion of British territorial claims in the New WorldBritain's debt enlargedEnd of Salutary NeglectColonial unity and confidence

Leaders For BritainWilliam PittDevoted to victory over Francerealized importance of coloniesended salutary neglectJames Wolfemajor general who won battle of QuebecLouis-Joseph de MontcalmIn 1756, became commander-in-chief of French forces in North AmericaDied in Battle Of QuebecBattles of SignificanceBattle of Quebec:Signified a major turning point in Britain's favorFrench surrender of Montreal:Marked the end of French rule in North AmericaKey Military PersonnelFun 'Lil CategoryFrenchPierre Francois de Rigaud, Marquis de Vaudreuil-Cavagnal-governor general of new france, tactics led to early success against British

Marquis de Montalm-Commander of French forces in North America.

BritishWilliam Pitt-Secretary of State and later Prime Minister, Policies led to success against French

George Washington-Commander of Virginia Regiment

James Wolfe-Led attack against Quebec

At the Battle of the Wilderness 1755, George Washington emerged uninjured but his coat was pierced by four bullets and two horses were shot from beneath him.George Washington was 22 and had no military experience but was given a regiment to lead into the Ohio Valley to force out the French.